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Updated August 25, 2023

A relationship contract, or cohabitation agreement, is between a couple to establish rules for a relationship. This contract is sometimes required to establish a domestic partnership. A relationship contract will commonly include how to respect one another and how incomes and expenses are paid.

Is It Legally Enforceable?

If there is a breach of a relationship agreement, only the monetary ($) portion of the agreement will be enforceable (for example, if a partner agrees to pay half the monthly rent).

What’s Included? (8)

  1. Exclusivity
  2. Living Arrangements
  3. Income
  4. Bank Accounts
  5. Personal Needs
  6. Termination
  7. Liability
  8. Mutual Respect

1. Exclusivity

couple holding hands with sunset ocean backdrop

Outlines whether the relationship with be either:

  • Exclusive – No other sexual partners.
  • Open – Other sexual partners are allowed. Protection during such interaction should be required.
  • Custom – Some partners have exclusive relationships except for maybe one (1) “free pass” per year.

2. Living Arrangements

checklist of relationship agreement topics on clipboard

To decide if the couple will be living together. If living together, it should be written who will pay for what living expenses on the property.

3. Income

person holding a one dollar bill

In most relationships, income is separate. Although, some partners agree to share their income if, for example, one partner works by the hour and the other is in a sales (commission) position.

4. Bank Accounts

blue and red booklets labeled savings account

To decide whether or not to keep their accounts separate or to open a shared bank account.

5. Personal Needs

heart shaped box of chocolate labeled "love"

There can be any types of personal needs required such as:

  • Date nights
  • Romantic acts
  • Family time
  • Solitude

6. Termination

couple each holding half of a broken heart

Most relationships end when a partner is no longer feeling the connection as before. Although, some agreements have an end date (to each their own!).

7. Liability

person reviewing relationship agreement

To require that each partner be liable for anything written in the agreement. For example, if the couple requires that each partner pay their fair share of the rent (50/50), then each partner will be required until the end of the lease term.

8. Mutual Respect

foundations of a healthy relationship

The foundation of any relationship includes:

  • Honesty
  • Civility
  • Judgment-free attitude
  • Family time
  • Handling disputes
  • Acceptance (of political views, ideas, etc.)